I’M THE MAN
In August of 2002, I stepped on the campus of William G. Enloe Magnet High School with an unrealistic perception. Nike Air Force Ones, baggy jeans and long white tees were a staple in my daily attire. With 360 waves spinning around my head and a flip phone in my pocket, I used to say, “I’m the man.”
Young and naive, I fell into a closed mindset that revolved around obtaining material things and satisfying the egos of family, friends and myself. Purchasing expensive clothes all were a smokescreen, hiding the underlying issues that I faced. A low self-esteem, carelessness and even depression were just a few barriers that kept me in a state of despair. Like many other students, I struggled to motivate and encourage myself to get through …show more content…
Brawls broke out in front of me between students who believed their “beef” was more important than completing their education. Coupled on top of personal distractions, the strong animosity that filled the hallways and classrooms left me fearful and unfocused. What was troublesome about my development was I had no goals and no desire to make any.
I had a daunting decision to make. On one hand, I could surrender control of my future to other people and circumstances. On the other hand, I could use the gifts and opportunities God gave me as the building blocks to a more promising future. What choice did I make? What choice would you make? You will find out in the later …show more content…
Some of which open our eyes to the world around others and us that end up balancing a coffee table in our living room. So what makes this book different?
Something is missing in our society. The role that God plays in the lives of our youth needs to be discussed thoroughly. A continuous dialogue should be commenced about how God is shaping and changing the lives of people whose minds are so impressionable.
How do we overcome our struggles? How do we discover our gifts? How do we live a life according to God’s will? How do we become the people who God has made us to be? These questions and others will be answered. I will share answers for how our generation can find their way in life and maximize their God-given abilities.
As you read, I encourage you to "Maximize the Right Now," meaning put full effort into reaching for something that is greater, right now. We must be eager to grasp the things that are destined for each of us. Read this book with a spirit of expectation. Read while asking God for clarification and vision.
I believe this book will produce more productive and inspired young Christians. I hope to galvanize young people all over the world, encouraging them and showing them how God can enhance their
In August of 2002, I stepped on the campus of William G. Enloe Magnet High School with an unrealistic perception. Nike Air Force Ones, baggy jeans and long white tees were a staple in my daily attire. With 360 waves spinning around my head and a flip phone in my pocket, I used to say, “I’m the man.”
Young and naive, I fell into a closed mindset that revolved around obtaining material things and satisfying the egos of family, friends and myself. Purchasing expensive clothes all were a smokescreen, hiding the underlying issues that I faced. A low self-esteem, carelessness and even depression were just a few barriers that kept me in a state of despair. Like many other students, I struggled to motivate and encourage myself to get through …show more content…
Brawls broke out in front of me between students who believed their “beef” was more important than completing their education. Coupled on top of personal distractions, the strong animosity that filled the hallways and classrooms left me fearful and unfocused. What was troublesome about my development was I had no goals and no desire to make any.
I had a daunting decision to make. On one hand, I could surrender control of my future to other people and circumstances. On the other hand, I could use the gifts and opportunities God gave me as the building blocks to a more promising future. What choice did I make? What choice would you make? You will find out in the later …show more content…
Some of which open our eyes to the world around others and us that end up balancing a coffee table in our living room. So what makes this book different?
Something is missing in our society. The role that God plays in the lives of our youth needs to be discussed thoroughly. A continuous dialogue should be commenced about how God is shaping and changing the lives of people whose minds are so impressionable.
How do we overcome our struggles? How do we discover our gifts? How do we live a life according to God’s will? How do we become the people who God has made us to be? These questions and others will be answered. I will share answers for how our generation can find their way in life and maximize their God-given abilities.
As you read, I encourage you to "Maximize the Right Now," meaning put full effort into reaching for something that is greater, right now. We must be eager to grasp the things that are destined for each of us. Read this book with a spirit of expectation. Read while asking God for clarification and vision.
I believe this book will produce more productive and inspired young Christians. I hope to galvanize young people all over the world, encouraging them and showing them how God can enhance their